Study Skills Handouts
The following handouts will provide you with suggestions and strategies for developing a variety of academic skills. Hard copies are available in the University Learning Center office, room 1056 of DePaolo Hall.
Exams
- Common Words in Essay Exams. (PDF)
- Educated Guessing Strategies. (PDF)
- Essay Exam Strategies. (PDF)
- Matching & Short Answer Strategies. (PDF)
- Multiple Choice Strategies. (PDF)
- True/False Strategies. (PDF)
- Test Anxiety Solutions (PDF)
Non-Traditional Students
Notes
- Abbreviations for Note-Taking. (PDF)
- Cornell Note-Taking Method (PDF)
- Note Cards. (PDF)
- Note-Taking Strategies (PDF)
- Note-Taking Guide (PDF)
- SQ5R Note-Taking Method. (PDF)
Online Learning
- Online Research (PDF)
- Preparing for an Online Course (PDF)
Reading Strategies
- Marking Texts (PDF)
Study Techniques
- Effective Study Habits (PDF)
- Memorization (PDF)
- Mnemonic Devices. (PDF)
- Motivation (PDF)
- Reverse Planning for Exams & Projects (PDF)
- Review: Study Smarter (PDF)
- Stress Management. (PDF)
- Time Management. (PDF)
- Visual Study Tools. (PDF)
- Where to Study: Choosing a Study Environment (PDF)
